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Jones learns about the bigs
Braves prospect Brandon Jones had a taste of the big leagues in 2007. Now he wants to build on that and become a regular for the Braves. Watch Video
Heyward setting, achieving goals
At the age of 10, Jason Heyward was telling friends he was going to be a big leaguer. Nine years later, he's well on his way. Full story »
Braves induct Justice to Braves Hall of Fame
Atlanta's 1995 World Series hero and fan favorite, David Justice, was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame on Aug. 17, 2007. Full story »
Decades have passed since one swing of Hank Aaron's bat became indelibly etched in Major League Baseball history. Read about Aaron's homers and much more in the "Hammer" tribute »


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Justice's homer decides Series
Oct. 28, 1995 -- David Justice provides all the offense Atlanta needs with a sixth-inning solo shot off Jim Poole.
1995 World Series, Game 6
 

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Ben Taylor, first baseman extraordinaire
Prior to Buck Leonard, Ben Taylor was the best first baseman to play in the Negro Leagues. Taylor was nimble around the bag, scooping poor throws to save his fellow infielders from errors. More »

Aaron Hank Aaron
Henry Louis Aaron, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, is best known for setting the Major League record for most home runs in a career (755), surpassing the previous mark of 714 held by Babe Ruth. Aaron currently holds the career marks for runs batted in (2,297), extra base hits (1,477), total bases (6,856), and consecutive seasons with 150 or more hits (17).
 
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Justice HR in game 6 of the 1995 World Series
Henry Aaron hitting #715
Otis Nixon – "The Catch" July 25th, 1992
Grissom making the final catch in the 1995 World Series